Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup

Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup The BBC's Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, Nuevo León, a city in northern Mexico, ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Mexico is set to host 13 matches during the tournament, with the city of Monterrey hosting four of them. Monterrey's police department will have 11 helicopters, 2 Black Hawks, and 90 armoured vehicles for the World Cup. Armed robotic dogs will also patrol the streets, while personnel in a central command centre will be monitoring activity across Nuevo León. Video edited by Blanca Estrada 3 hours ago Mexico FIFA World Cup 2026 Share Save How Cuba is addressing its housing crisis with shipping containers BBC's Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers are being repurposed into two-bedroom homes with kitchens, bathrooms and patios. Latin America Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest. Latin America Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years. Latin America 'I want them to know it's a really bad business to kill journalists' Journalists are now able to upload their work to a website so that if anything were to happen to them, their work could still be published. Latin America Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. Latin America Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt. Latin America BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions. Latin America Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. Latin America Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competition Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power. Latin America Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic. Latin America BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle. Latin America Public pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US